Description
Warm, buttery, and layered to perfection—these homemade biscuits are a must-try for anyone who loves classic comfort food. This easy biscuit recipe is a game-changer, delivering flaky results every time. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner side, or a cozy snack, these biscuits fit the bill. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re the perfect addition to your collection of easy recipes and food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
4. Pour in the milk and mix just until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and fold over 2–3 times for layers.
6. Pat dough to 1-inch thickness and cut using a biscuit cutter without twisting.
7. Place biscuits close together on a baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
9. Optionally brush tops with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
Keep the butter as cold as possible for maximum flakiness.
Do not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting—this helps them rise properly.
Fold the dough a few times before cutting to create layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg